Important economic events this week, January 27–30, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- 15:30
Speech by US President Donald Trump
- 17:00
Consumer Confidence Index CB (January)
Forecast: 90.1
Previous value: 89.1
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- 15:30
Speech by US President Donald Trump
- 17:30
Change in crude oil inventories (EIA)
Previous value: +3.602 million barrels
- 21:00
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision on interest rate
Forecast: 3.75%
Previous value: 3.75%
- 21:00
FOMC Statement
- 21:30
FOMC Press Conference
Thursday, January 29, 2026
- 15:30
Number of initial unemployment claims
Forecast: 202 thousand.
Previous value: 200 thousand.
Friday, January 30, 2026
- 15:30
Producer Price Index (PPI) (month-over-month, December)
Forecast: +0.2%
Previous value: +0.2%
This calendar looks quite standard for a week with an FOMC decision. Note that Trump's speeches are scheduled twice — they could likely influence market sentiment, especially in light of the current political situation surrounding the FOMC.